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Social distancing - why do I feel like I’m the only one doing it?

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Snufflebabe05 · 28/06/2020 07:20

For the record, I’m in Scotland. I feel like I’m the only one still trying to play by the rules here. My sister is out cutting hair (in peoples homes), and despite being clear with another family member that we were coming to their bbq yesterday but would only be sitting outside despite their protests that ‘inside will be fine’ nothing was set up outside and chairs were sat inside at the back door. The weather was mixed and they had zero plan as to how we would ever sit outside. Their son, who is 3, obviously didn’t understand distancing and despite me saying out loud “Oh, remember and keep over that side.”, there parents did bugger all about it.

The second example really pissed me off and when we got home I raised to OH that it’s a bit shit that I’m the lone voice on this. And he snapped at me, telling me he was fed up talking about Coronavirus.

Am I being over-zealous I’m trying to keep to the rules?

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dementedpixie · 28/06/2020 11:24

the only thing I've done is go to see my mum (outside) as she is actually on the shielding list. Didn't use the toilet or go indoors. Have seen my sister, also outside. I did let dd go to see her boyfriend yesterday as they haven't seen each other since March and neither of them have been out socialising.

Dh and I still go to supermarkets and he has gone back to work 3 days a week with 2 days wfh.

Also Scotland

Connie222 · 28/06/2020 11:32

I know what you mean OP.

None of my extended family have ever taken it seriously. We have to the point where we’ve stuck to the house and back garden, luckily Dh worked from home anyway.

We’ve made up our own minds on what we feel is best for us. But I’m 31 weeks pregnant, obese and I’ve still got on going breathing problems from what I was told was pneumonia and pluerisy back in December (which actually I highly suspect was Covid) - so I’m taking no risks.

You can’t help what other people chose to do, but you can chose to keep away from them all if you wish to.

Snog · 29/06/2020 09:30

I think you need to make peace that your family will be pissed off with you. I'm in a similar situation and it's very uncomfortable.

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